Six spot fires were started in the area of La Madera Road and Vista Bonita Wednesday, according to a Bernalillo County news release.

“We have determined the fires were started by someone lighting fireworks in the area,” said Fire Marshal Chris Gober. “With our dry, windy conditions and the drought situation, these small fires could have grown into a major fire very quickly.”

County fire crews were able to extinguish the fires before they grew in size.

Anyone with information should call 505-468-1340 or email cgober@bernco.gov

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